The Art of Shinkansen: Bullet Trains in Japan
The Bullet trains in Japan—Shinkansen—are famous worldwide for their speed, efficiency, comfort, and sheer elegance of shape. They are so elegant, in fact, that the…
4 Best Kakigori Shaved Ice Desserts in Tokyo to Cool Down with This Summer
Japan is awesome in the summer. Fireworks, festivals, beaches. Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun. Except for one thing. The unbearable crushing heat,…
Japanese Website Ranks Horrifying Shady Company Stories from the Chronically Overworked
Japan’s problem with overwork and unpaid, endless overtime is well documented. ‘Karoshi’ is the word for death by overwork and media often point to the…
Happy Cats, Coffee Shops and Carefree Times in TAO’s Cheerful and Nostalgic Illustrations
As she explains on her Tumblr profile, Sapporo-based illustrator TAO is particularly fond of cats, Showa Era things, and sneakers. With their cheerful tone and…
Japanese Instant Noodle Maker Releases Vanilla Ice Cream Creamy Seafood Ramen
Japan releases vanilla ice cream creamy seafood flavored ramen In the world of Japanese instant noodles, a lot of creativity is required to stand out…
It Finally Happened: Japan is Regulating Flying Car Traffic Rules
Yoshihide Suga, the chief cabinet secretary, announced on Monday the Japanese government’s plans to set up a council dedicated to setting up rules and regulations…
5 Amazing Vegan and Vegetarian Ramen Restaurants in Tokyo
Where to Find Vegan and Vegetarian Ramen in Tokyo Vegan options used to be few and far between in Tokyo. But naïve cooks thinking that…
“Otaku House” Promises Cheap Lodging and Fun Experiences For Otaku Tourists
Updated on 08/27/2018 Whether or not you identify yourself as an “otaku,” if you’re a fan of anime, gaming, cosplay and other aspects of Japanese…
After Heartbreaking World Cup Loss, Japanese Team Cleans Locker Room And Leaves Thank You Note
Japanese soccer fans are reeling after a heartbreaking 2018 FIFA World Cup round of 16 loss that came in the 94th minute of a roaring…
Don’t Mess with Japanese Survival Game Grandma
This Japanese lady has been causing a stir on Twitter (@pontasan387957), delighting people by posing coolly with an array of airguns. A&K m249 pic.twitter.com/oney1sxYOF —…
Sailor Moon Theme Song Performed on Traditional Japanese Instruments Sounds Magical
When talking about iconic anime and manga, it’s impossible to discount Sailor Moon. The title character and her band of Sailor Guardians revolutionized the magical…
5 Tokyo Area Fireworks Festivals for a Sparkling Summer 2018
Best Fireworks Festivals and Displays in the Tokyo Area Dust off your yukata and ready your stomach for delectable festival food. It’s summer, a.k.a. fireworks…
Meet Hana-Chan, The Stubbornly Cute Shiba Inu Who Will Let You Know When A Walk Starts Or Stops
Aside from their trademark curly cute tails and miniature bean versions (which have spawned a mini-Shiba Inu cafe in Japan), Shiba Inu are well known…
Watch Japanese Cat Cafe Cats React Moments Before Osaka Earthquake
At 7:58 a.m. on June 18th, residents of northern Osaka prefecture in Japan were rocked by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake which is said to have…
grape Japan and JAPAN Forward In Content Sharing Partnership
Introducing our new content sharing partner: JAPAN Forward JAPAN Forward is an English-language online platform for Japan-related news, features, analyses, commentary, and social media engagement….